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exploitative

adjective
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example Sentences

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

Synonyms

abusive, manipulative, oppressive, unfair, unethical

Antonyms

fair, supportive, ethical

Collocations

exploitative practices, exploitative relationship, exploitative system, exploitative behavior

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